§4357-A. Community living arrangements
1.
Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.
A.
"Community living arrangement" means a housing facility for 8 or fewer persons with disabilities that is approved, authorized, certified or licensed by the State. A community living arrangement may include a group home, foster home or intermediate care facility.
[PL 1997, c. 442, §2 (NEW).]
B.
"Disability" has the same meaning as the term "handicap" in the federal Fair Housing Act, 42 United States Code, Section 3602.
[PL 1997, c. 442, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 1997, c. 442, §2 (NEW).]
2.
Single-family use.
In order to implement the policy of this State that persons with disabilities are not excluded by municipal zoning ordinances from the benefits of normal residential surroundings, a community living arrangement is deemed a single-family use of property for the purposes of zoning.
[PL 1997, c. 442, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 442, §2 (NEW).